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National Insurance

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laalala · 14/01/2013 20:34

What do I have to do as a nanny about national insurance. Anything? Or do I not earn enough so don't have to bother about it?

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laalala · 14/01/2013 21:21

Okay thanks. So I don't have to do anything then, right?

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nannynick · 14/01/2013 21:16

HMRC: PAYE Basics

Your pay level is above the Lower Earnings Limit for National Insurance (NICs). However your income (assuming it is your only income) is not high enough to attract Income Tax or National Insurance. So your employer should have registered as an employer (due to paying you above the Lower Earnings Limit for NICs) but they will not be operating full payroll (PAYE).

Iggly · 14/01/2013 21:05

Your employers should be paying national insurance and your salary should be gross. Your employer should pass on NI and tax owed by you to HMRC

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laalala · 14/01/2013 21:01

Yes I'm a live in nanny, I don't get a payslip just given the cash. I get £130 a week.

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nannynick · 14/01/2013 20:55

Are you a live-in nanny? You mention not earning enough... are you not earning much, such as say under £100 a week?

nannynick · 14/01/2013 20:47

Think we will need more information.

As a nanny you are employed by a family to care for their children, for specific hours, on specific days, as determined by your employer. Is that the case?
Are you getting payslips when you are paid? Do those payslips not state on them about deductions (Income Tax, Employee National Insurance)?

How much are you earning? MrAnchovy's PAYE Caldulator will tell you what Income Tax and National Insurance would apply based on your Gross (or Net, as it will do the reverse calculation) wage.